Remote job role Licensed Vocational Nurse /LPN

Licensed Vocational Nurse/LPNThis is a full-time contract role located remotely in the USA. The estimated pay range is $25.00/hour – $26.00/hour on W2 (USD). The training schedule is approximately five weeks starting on 11/16/2025, Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm CST, with expected shifts of 8 hours per day, which may also include one weekend day per week. Candidates in MT and PT time zones are preferred.The team prefers candidates located in the MST or PST time zones as shifts typically end around 8 or 9pm EST. This remote position requires the ability to effectively support a work from home environment. Must have the ability to work in a HIPAA compliant work area away from distractions, and must have their own secure private internet services of at least 25mbps download/3mbps upload in order to ensure sufficient speed to adequately perform work duties. Must provide a screenshot of internet speeds with resume and provide license number.DutiesYou will provide processing and communication of specialty medication prior authorization (PA) requests reviewed by the Aetna Specialty Medical Prior Authorization department. Reporting to the Pharmacy Operations Manager, you will work with physician office staff and customer service, admissions and pharmacy operations departments to communicate prior authorization status. You will also oversee fax processing and provide telephone call assistance for prescriber office staff, pharmacies and members based on program criteria. Responsibilities include answering inbound phone calls, processing cases, loading authorizations, and making follow-up phone calls. Maintaining complete and accurate documentation of all necessary information is necessary and will involve computer system data entry, data management, and reporting.Experience1+ years prior clinical work experience Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrated problem solving ability and attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a team environment with great dependability Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to quickly assess and adapt to constantly changing situations, phone and PC use Required to possess a high mental agility and alertness Ability to effectively communicate with pharmacists, other clinical colleagues, healthcare professionals and members Ability to effectively prioritize work while exhibiting a high level of urgency with all calls and assignments Ability to effectively train and mentor representatives on the PA teamPosition SummaryReview criteria-based prior authorizations following policy and procedure Provide on-call after hours nurse availability for urgent PA requests Provide internal nurse support to the PA team and member services department Refer cases not meeting clinical criteria to the Pharmacist and MD team(s). Shift priorities while exhibiting a high level of urgency with all calls and assignments. Excellent verbal and written skills. You will work with pharmacists, other clinical colleagues, healthcare professionals and members. Follow all prior authorization procedures to guarantee an accurate process on each prior authorization. Complete other PA assignments as delegated by the PA leadership team.EducationThe Licensed Practical Nurse is a graduate of a school of Practical or Vocational Nursing, approved by the State Agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing (Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)) at the time the program was completed by the applicant. The LPN/LVN must have a full, active and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.